Above it all

I hope our efforts to preserve the Gaviota  coastline will soar!

Aerial view of Naples. painting by Leigh Sparks, apres photo by Bill Dewey

Mission San Antonio

Great weekend painting with California Art Club! Thats Cristen Coy painting under the blossoms. Attended mass with soldiers, an amazing experience

Cherimoyas

Is this the first worlds record of a Cherimoya painting?! Let me know!  Each morning I trek down  along the the hills of my ranch in search for the lovely sweet tropical fruit. I may even do an illustrated cookbook on this exotic fruit.

Bacara Resort

Coco, Leigh, Natasha, Lili love the Bacara Resort on the Gaviota coast! Plan on doing a series of paintings of the coastline... Coco is checking it out. Any one interesting in a wine tasting /painting class  the resort is offering please let me know!

Santa Barbara Shoreline

Every Sunday I exhibit at the Santa Barbara beach art show.
This is one of my large "Bling "paintings. 40x 72.
I am assigned a particular spot along Cabrillo Blvd. My new location is right across from the carousel !

Work shop Studies with Carole Marine

6x6 still lifes.  I like the last best! Grapes and Gerberas

Fall Colors

Fall is in the air. I have returned from a wonderful workshop with Carole Marine in Santa Fe.  Great group of artists and golden color everywhere!